Construction & DIY Calculators

Brick Calculator

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HOW IT IS CALCULATED

Estimate the number of brick units for a wall

Compare wall area with the face area of each unit and include a waste allowance.

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02wall area ÷ unit face area × (1 + waste)
03Result

The final quantity is rounded up to a whole unit.

GOOD TO KNOW

The estimate uses face area

Mortar joints, openings and real installation patterns can change the quantity required on site.

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In short

What logic does the calculator use?

wall area ÷ unit face area × (1 + waste)

Example?

The final quantity is rounded up to a whole unit.